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Wholesale grocer Austin Nichols begins selling wine and spirits. The business would later go on to own and sell Wild Turkey. 1869. The Ripy brothers open their family distillery on Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. 1893. The Ripy Brothers’ bourbon represents Kentucky at the World’s Fair in Chicago, Illinois. 1940
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For the next three decades, Austin Nichols remained a non-distiller producer—bottling bourbon purchased on the open market under the Wild Turkey brand. Much of this whiskey was purchased from the Ripys/Gould distillery in Tyrone.
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A celebration of Kentucky rye whiskey with the oldest age-stated rye ever released by Wild Turkey Distilling Co., at 10 years old.
Discover all there is to know about Wild Turkey. From our rich distilling traditions to the art of barrel aging, learn about what goes into producing this American icon. Our team is eager to share their passion and immerse visitors with our newly renovated visitor center experience.
Dec 21, 2018 · The Austin Nichols company, founded in 1855 as Fitts, Martin and Clough, was a grocer and NDP which bought whiskey and wine on the open market and bottled it under their own labels; a practice that’s going strong today. The Ripy family, who eventually build the distillery, came to the USA around 1830.
Oct 30, 2018 · Wild Turkey 101 (abt 1972) – KSBW at 50.5% ABV – aged at least 8 years – bottled by the Austin, Nichols Distilling Co., Lawrenceburg, KY. Tasted neat in a Glencairn after a few minutes rest … Color: rose copper
Capacity: 11 million proof gallons. Visitor Policy: Visitors by appointment only. Tel: +1 502 839 4544. Website: http://www.wildturkey.com. In 1940, a distillery executive by the name of Thomas McCarthy inadvertently established the brand name Wild Turkey.
